With back-to-back sweeps, Tigers' number down to 12

The Detroit Tigers are virtually one week away from claiming the AL Central title. After sweeping Chicago & Cleveland, the Tigers' magic number is now 12. With the White Sox & Indians facing each other this weekend, Detroit will look to continue their pursuit of the division title starting Friday night against Minnesota in a 3-game weekend series.

AL EAST - For the N.Y. Yankees, losing to Baltimore wasn't a bad thing because Boston also lost to Toronto, thus bringing their magic number down to 19.

AL WEST - The Texas Rangers' magic number remains at 17 after losing to Tampa Bay while the L.A. Angels defeated Seattle last night.

AL WILD CARD - While they have a significant lead in the wild card race, Boston's magic number remains at 14 after the loss to Toronto while Tampa Bay took care of business with Texas.

NL EAST - After their 3-2 win against Atlanta, the Philadelphia Phillies' magic number goes down to 12.

NL CENTRAL - Milwaukee's magic number stalls at 11 after being shutout by St. Louis, 2-0.

NL WEST - Arizona brought their magic number down to 13 after defeating Colorado while San Francisco lost to San Diego.

NL WILD CARD - Atlanta's magic number remains at 14 after losing to Philadelphia while St. Louis prevailed against Milwaukee.


TODAY'S KEY GAMES (9/8/11)
N.Y. Yankees at Baltimore - 1 pm
Atlanta at N.Y. Mets - 4 pm (Doubleheader}
Boston at Toronto - 7 pm
Cleveland at Chi. White Sox - 8 pm
Philadelphia at Milwaukee - 8 pm
San Diego at Arizona - 9:30 pm